Rays pitching coach Jim Hickey is optimistic starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi doesn't have a serious oblique injury. However, it appears he is bracing for Odorizzi to miss a few starts, per MLB Network Radio.
"I don't think it is all that serious, but he is probably a few weeks away from pitching in a major-league game," Hickey said.
Odorizzi left his last start Friday against the Mariners due to an left oblique injury. After opening the season with a 3-2 record and 2.09 ERA in seven starts, Odorizzi is 1-3 with a 3.07 ERA in his last five starts.